Abstract: A method is provided for obfuscating program code to prevent unauthorized users from accessing video. The method includes receiving an original program code that provides functionality. The original program code is transformed into obfuscated program code defining a randomized branch encoded version of the original program code. The obfuscated program code is then stored, and a processor receiving input video data flow uses the obfuscated program code to generate an output data flow.
Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to utilizing a steganographically encoded image with an offline and/or online verification or authentication protocol. A method for using the steganographic image can include: receiving or utilizing a steganographic image associated with a user at a third-party device, the steganographically encoded image including an identification of a user steganographically encoded with a fingerprint template of the user, and authenticating the user using the steganographically encoded image.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 17, 2023
Publication date:
February 8, 2024
Applicant:
Capital One Services, LLC
Inventors:
Kevin OSBORN, Srinivasa CHIGURUPATI, Jeffrey RULE
Abstract: A client device operates by: providing a wallet associated with the user configured to store non-fungible tokens (NFTs); reading, via the camera, an optical code associated with a game token; sending, via the network interface and in response to reading the optical code, a request to download a game token NFT associated with the game token from an NFT distribution platform; receiving from the NFT distribution platform, via the network interface, the game token NFT associated with the game token; and storing the game token NFT in the wallet associated with the user.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 13, 2023
Publication date:
February 8, 2024
Applicant:
Galiant Arts, LLC
Inventors:
Mark Meyers, Bruce E. Stuckman, John W. Howard, Brian G. Howard, Gregory Meador
Abstract: A method of operating a swimming pool or spa includes controlling equipment for a swimming pool or spa based on a predicted future state of the swimming pool or spa. A method of controlling equipment for a swimming pool or spa may include receiving a scheduled future use for the swimming pool or spa, predicting a future state of the swimming pool or spa based on the scheduled future use, and controlling the equipment to perform cleaning or other action based on the predicted future state. A method of operating a swimming pool or spa includes receiving an indication of a cleaning trigger event, generating a first alert based on the received indication, generating a cleaning response by equipment for the swimming pool or spa, and generating a second alert based on a state of the swimming pool or spa meeting or exceeding a threshold value.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 8, 2023
Publication date:
February 8, 2024
Applicant:
ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
Inventors:
Darin Eames, Dindo Uy, Mark J. Bauckman, Robert Warren Stiles, JR.
Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a system and method to help prevent condensation inside an enclosure that includes an electronic system. The system and method can determine a current relative humidity of an environment inside an enclosure that houses the electronic system, use the current relative humidity and the current maximum temperature to determine a dew point for the environment inside the enclosure, activate one or more heating elements inside the enclosure when the current minimum temperature is the same or lower than the dew point for the environment inside the enclosure, activate one or more embedded fans, and open one or more vents to help purge moisture out of the system during heating. When the current minimum temperature is higher than the dew point for the environment inside the enclosure, the system and method can allow the electronic system to power on.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 4, 2022
Publication date:
February 8, 2024
Applicant:
GM Cruise Holdings LLC
Inventors:
Fen Chen, Gilberto Madrid Gomez, Tyler Sawyer, Dean Wang, Arul Ramalingam, Timothy Seto
Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry configured to receive a video, determine a plurality of long-term reference frames, determine a long-term reference retention time, and encode the video into a bitstream including the determined plurality of long-term reference fames and the determined retention time. A decoded picture buffer for retaining a plurality of reconstructed pictures, including a long term reference picture, is also provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 17, 2023
Publication date:
February 8, 2024
Applicant:
OP Solutions, LLC
Inventors:
Borivoje Furht, Hari Kalva, Velibor Adzic
Abstract: Systems and methods for encoding and decoding using warp motion modes are provided. A method includes receiving a bitstream that includes a coded picture; obtaining warp information that is signaled in the bitstream, the warp information including a warp type indicating a number of parameters to be corrected by delta values, the number of parameters defining warp motion for predicting a current block of the coded picture; obtaining at least one delta value from the bitstream that is a delta of at least one parameter that defines the warp motion for predicting the current block; obtaining a warp model based on the warp information and the at least one delta value; and predicting the current block by performing warped motion compensation using the warp model.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 7, 2022
Publication date:
February 8, 2024
Applicant:
Tencent America LLC
Inventors:
Han GAO, Liang ZHAO, Xin ZHAO, Shan LIU
Abstract: This document discloses a process for manufacturing recyclable injection molded microcellular foams for use in, footwear components, seating components, protective gear components, and watersport accessories, The process includes the steps of providing a thermoplastic polymer which comprises at least one monomer derived from depolymerized postconsumer plastic, inserting a fluid into a barrel of a molding apparatus. The fluid is introduced under temperature and pressure conditions to produce a super critical fluid. The process further includes mixing the thermoplastic polymer and super critical fluid so as to create a single phase solution, and injecting the single phase solution into a mold of an injection molding machine under gas counter pressure. The process further includes foaming the single phase solution by controlling the head and temperature conditions within the mold.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 24, 2021
Publication date:
February 8, 2024
Applicant:
O2 Partners, LLC
Inventors:
Robert Falken, Glenn A. Barrett, John Robert Barrett
Abstract: A current sensor integrated circuit package includes a primary conductor having an input portion and an output portion, both with reduced area edges. Secondary leads each have an exposed portion and an elongated portion that is offset with respect to the exposed portion. A semiconductor die is disposed adjacent to the primary conductor on an insulator portion and at least one magnetic field sensing element is supported by the semiconductor die. A package body includes a first portion enclosing the semiconductor die and a portion of the primary conductor and a second portion enclosing the elongated portion of the plurality of secondary leads. The first package body portion has a first width configured to expose the input and output portions of the primary conductor and the second package body portion has a second width between a first and second package body side edges that is larger than the first width.
Abstract: An embodiment relates to a material comprising a ceramic formed from an amorphous metal alloy (amorphous metal ceramic composite), wherein the composite exhibits a higher corrosion resistance than that of Haynes 230 when exposed to molten chlorides such as KCl or MgCl2 or combinations thereof at temperatures up to 750° C. Yet, another embodiment relates to a method comprising obtaining a substrate, forming a coating of an amorphous metal alloy, heating the coating, and transforming at least a portion the amorphous metal alloy into an amorphous metalceramic composite.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 6, 2023
Publication date:
February 8, 2024
Applicant:
LIQUIDMETAL COATINGS ENTERPRISES, LLC.
Inventors:
John KANG, Evelina VOGLI, Ricardo SALAS